AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar Menu
Welcome to AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar, a vibrant dining destination nestled in the heart of New York City. This establishment artfully combines a cozy ambiance with an innovative menu that reflects the essence of Mediterranean flavors. Guests rave about the shrimp scampi pasta, crispy fried calamari, and renowned figgy piggy—each dish meticulously crafted to delight the palate.
The extensive selection of cocktails, including creative mocktails, enhances the experience, making it perfect for any occasion. Patrons appreciate the attentive service and warm vibe that envelops the space, cited by many as a reason to return again and again. Highlighting a beautiful patio seating area and plenty of greens in their dishes, AURA ensures a refreshing dining experience.
Whether you're savoring truffle fries or indulging in a glass of chilled Pinot Grigio, AURA promises to be a delightful culinary gem worth visiting.
TAPAS & SHAREABLE
Truffle Fries
,Parmesan Cheese, Italian Herbs, and Truffle Mushroom Aioli
Brussel Sprouts
Parmesan Cheese, Lemon, Herbs , and Fig Balsamic
Cheesy Arancini
Italian Risotto, Three Cheese Blend, and Herb Aioli
Burrata Bliss
Figs, Arugula, Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze and olive oil
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Three cheese sauce, Bacon, Truffle oil
Pulled Pork Sliders
Smoky BBQ Sauce
Turkish Meatballs
Tomatoes Confit, Ras el Hanout Spice
Hummus Dip
Za"tar, Olive Oil, and Toasted Pita
Fried Calamari
Grilled Lemon, Fra Diavolo Sauce.
Garlic Shrimp
Lemon Capers, White Wine Sauce, Toast
Salmon Bites
Crispy Salmon, Soy Honey and Ginger Sauce with Sesame Seeds
Seared Tuna
Crusted Sesame Ahi Tuna, Eggplant Caponata
Grilled Octopus
Chickpeas spread, Grilled Lemon
Steak Bites
Charcoal grilled 6oz Ribeye, Chimichurri
Sweat and Nutty
Goat Cheese Cranberry, Honey Walnut, Fig Balsamic Glaze
Figgy Piggy
Prosciutto, Brie Cheese, Arugula, Fig Jam
BRUSCHETTA
SHARING BOARDS
Mediterranean Mezza
Hummus, Roasted Eggplant & Pepper Spread, Tzatziki, Olives, Pita
The Cheese Plate
Chef's selection of premium cheese, Fruits, Jam, Toasted Bread
Antipasto Board
Chef's selection of finest cured meats and cheeses, Pickled Olives,
Classic Caesar
Romaine Lettuce, Parmegiano Cheese, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Apple Salad
Market Greens, Cranberry, Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
SALAD
FRESH PASTA
Bolognese
Italian Sausage, Smoked Apple Bacon, Beef, Tomato sauce, Pecorino Cheese
Drunk Gnocchi
Potato Dumplings in creamy Vodka Sauce
Mushroom Alfredo
Classic NY Fettuccini Alfredo
Cacio E Pepe
Linguini, Pecorino Cheese, Black Pepper
Burrata Caprese
Tomato Confit, Fresh Basil, Marinara Sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Linguini, Cherry Tomato, White Wine Lemon Sauce
Add on to Pasta
Chicken 6 , Shrimp 8
Aura Burger
Chopped Steak, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Steak Fries, Sriracha Mayo
Truffle Burger
Sauteed Mushrooms, Cheddar Cheese, Truffle Aioli, Steak Fries
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Arugula, Tomato, Cheddar, Chipotle Mayo, and Steak Fries
BETWEEN THE BREAD
ENTREE
Lemon Chicken
Shallots, Capers, White Wine Lemon Sauce, Potatoes, Market Vegetables
Atlantic Salmon
Roasted with Lemon and Capers, Potatoes, Market Vegetables
Steak and Fries
Ribeye Steak, Steak Fries
AURA 111
Coconut Rum, Elderflower, Lime, Blue Curacao, Rose Water.
THE LUNA
Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Pineapple & Lemon Juice, Egg White
POMEGRANATE MEZCAL
Mezcal, Pomegranate, Elderflower Liquor, Fresh Lime Juice
GINGER MARTINI
Vodka, Fresh Lemon Juice, Ginger Pur'ee, Cointreau
SMOKEY SERRANO
Spicy Infused Tequila, Mezcal, Lime Juice Agavi, Tajin Rim
PURPLE DREAM
Gin, Berries, Lavender, Fresh Lemon Juice, Aromatic Bitters
AMORE
Bourbon, Aperol Elderflower, Pineapple, and Lime juice
HAVANA SUNSET
Rum, Aperol, Mango, Fresh Lime Juice
SWEET AND SMOKEY
Mezcal, Strawberry, Lime juice, Rosemary Agave
VELVET ROPE
Pear Vodka , ST Germain, Grapefruit, Lemon juice
Lavender GARDEN
Empress Gin, Lemon juice, Lavender, and Egg White
REVIVER
Bourbon, Lilac Blanc, Lemon juice, Blueberry, Absinthe Rinse
WATERMELON MARTINI
Vodka, Lime, Orange Liqueur, and Fresh Mint
TIRAMISU MARTINI
Vanilla Vodka, Dark Chocolate, Coffee &Tiramisu Liqueur.
LOVE BIRD
Champagne, Luxardo Liqueur, Strawberry puree
Craft Cocktails
MARGARITA BAR
MARGARITA
Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Liquor. ADD FLAVOR: Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Mixed Berries, Peach, Mango.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, Espresso, Coffee liquor
OLD FASHIONED
Bourbon, Angostura Bitters
MANHATTAN
Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
COSMOPOLITAN
Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Orange Liquor, Fresh Lime Juice
WHISKEY SOUR
Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Juice, Egg White
DIRTY MARTINI
Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine
MOSCOW MULE
Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
NEGRONI
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Dry Prosecco, Club Soda
CLOVER CLUB
Gin, Dry Vermouth, Fresh Lemon Juice, Raspberry, Egg White
MOJITO
Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Mint, Club Soda
FRENCH 75
Gin, Prosecco, Fresh Lemon Juice
PALOMA
Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Fresh Lime Juice
PORN STAR
Vanilla Vodka, Passion Fruit, Lime, and Vanilla Syrup
PAPER PLANE
Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, Lemon juice
Classic Cocktails
BUBBLY & WHITE WINE
BLANC DE BLANCS
Le Grand Courtage France
CREMANT
Albert Bichot, Burgundy, France
CHAMPAGNE
Canard-Duchene, Champagne, France
Pinot Grigio
Alverdi, Molise, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough New Zealand
Chardonnay
Sonoma-Cutrer, Sonoma Coast, California
GAVI
Beni Di Batasiolo, Piedmont, Italy
PINOT GRIS Orange
Naken Burgenland, Austria
GRENACHE ROSE
Roquesante, Provence, France
Montepulciano
Collegiata, Abruzzo, Italy
PINOT NOIR
Angeline, Mendocino County, California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Decoy, California
Cotes du Rhone
Vigne de Fer, Rhone, France
Chianti Classico Reserva
Carpineto, Tuscany, Italy
RIOJA
'Gran Reserva' _Baron De Ley, Rioja, Spain
Chateauneuf du Pape
Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret, Rhone, France
Amarone
Cesari, Veneto, Italy
Barolo
Viberti 'Boun Padre', Piedmont, Italy
RED
DRAFT BEER
Lager
IPA
Pilsner
White
Duvel
Belgian Ale 8.5%
Stella Artois
Belgian Lager 5%
Heineken
Amsterdam Lager 5%
Peroni
Italian Pilsner 4.7%
Corona Extra
Mexican Lager 4.6%
BOTTLED BEER
SEASONAL
Cider
Seasonal